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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1912
Page
13
A collage of political banter and commentary on Roosevelt, Taft, Underwood, Bryan, and Clark. The piece quips about campaign rhetoric, party lines, and the drift of spring politics, with references to lectures and public sentiment, reflecting era political mood and personalities.
The Philadelphia supplier department director Herman Loeb urged a hard line policy against oppression of Jews in Russia at a reception in Philadelphia. He argued for self defense and retaliation, proposing sending soldiers to Russia and arming Jews to resist. His stark rhetoric sparked national discussion on anti oppression and Russia's place among nations.
Chicago legislator John Griffin proposes a bill to remove age disclosure for women in court. He argues courts should respect the feminine right to conceal age, except in rare grave cases where disclosure is essential. The piece endorses preserving the secret while acknowledging occasional exceptions.
The Mississippi floods threaten vast areas as levees fail and cities brace for disaster. Congress votes 350000 to aid valley residents, with calls for more support as melting snow and rains push levels higher. The conflict spans a vast empire of communities along tributaries and backwaters, threatening wealth and progress built over decades.
Washington declares the Lodge resolution to probe Japanese designs on Magdalena Bay aims to curb jingoism and reveal the truth behind alleged Tokyo plans. The move would expose past, present, and future Japanese projects in the hemisphere and end sensational claims propelling costly naval schemes.
In a New York keynote speech committee chairman George W. Palmer says Oscar Underwood best fits the party prescription for success. He is safe and sane, keeps feet on the ground, opposes blue sky theories, and makes tariff revision the central issue matching McKinley’s protective stance. New York must deliver the state for the Baltimore nominating convention and the presidential ticket.
An Associated Press note reports Theodore Roosevelt Sr appearing in the financial world as a bond clerk on Wall Street, marking his first steps into high finance and the capital’s relentless arena.
A patchwork poem collection blends wartime banners and prayer with farm and weather humor. It weaves biblical Job lore, frontier grit, and editorials on insurance and risk, ending with the note that even in glory one would seek a higher seat.
Georgia voters are urged to oppose Underwood over Lamb vote claims. The Telegraph argues committee chairmanships are chosen by the House, notes Lamb’s long service on the agricultural panel, and recalls his Civil War past as a Confederate veteran and Virginia congressman.
Coroner's report into the death of Eva Wood's 18 month old daughter at Gad L Nichols home near Cottondale leads to bound over to the grand jury on a murder charge. Exhumation revealed crushed skulls and prompted arrests of Mrs Wood and Nichols. Wood claimed Nichols was responsible and threatened her life.
Washington April the bill limiting labor on government work by private contractors to eight hours a day was favorably reported from Senate committee and education and bar today. The bill has passed the house and faced opposition from manufacturers and government contractors who say it infringes on constitutional rights and could ban overtime on urgent contracts.
Mr and Mrs W B Atwater of New York intend to sail for the Orient next Wednesday with two hydro-aeroplanes and a biplane among their luggage. Mrs Atwater, formerly Mrs Thomas C Platt, says they have planned a flight over Pekin and expect to also fly in the Philippines and perhaps Australia.
Shanghai dispatch says Sun Yat Sen will leave for Wu Chang tomorrow to visit General Li Yuen Heng, vice president of the republic, dispelling earlier Tientsin reports that Li Yuen Heng was assassinated.
Paris reports a series of diplomatic changes under consideration by the foreign affairs ministry. Jules Jusserand, ambassador at Washington, may be transferred to Madrid while Antony Vladislas Klobukeowski, ambassador to Brussels, could be sent to Washington. Confirmation is not available.
Miss Ida Beck of the Department of Commerce and Labor probes methods of the Chicago Butter Exchange and the Elgin Board of Trade. She uncovers price increases on butter, with packing rock rising a half cent. Government plans criminal action against the two organizations.
LaCrosse Wie April 6 August Smith defeated August Smith for mayor of Viroqua Wie on Tuesday per official count completed today. Both August Smiths are leading town citizens. the elder merchant was chosen mayor by a 161 vote majority.
In New Orleans on April 5 prominent Louisiana Republicans met to form a white man’s republican party, led by Frank B Williams who claims to be the regular state central committee chair. They opposed a national subcommittee’s push to seat black members, arguing it would control the black vote in the north and west. Postmaster A F Weonhardt and Dr A Fowler withdrew from the conference.
Washington reports substantial hope that the government will reach an agreement with the International Harvester Company for its disintegration under the Sherman act. The attorney general has not accepted the two corporation plan, and no definite conclusion is reached, though negotiations are described as friendly and potentially settling the matter by mutual agreement.
The Woodbury, one of the oldest cutters, cruised 95 of 120 winter days. She helped 26 vessels, saved many Noes, boarded 629 ships, and covered 5065 miles. In January she saved vessels and cargoes valued at $500,000.
Savannah April 6. J J McNaughton Emanuel County physician convicted of murdering Fred Flanders by poisoning and sentenced to death will be moved to the Emanuel County jail for re sentencing tomorrow. The supreme court denied a new trial but an extraordinary motion for a new trial will be filed alleging Flanders took poisonous drugs during illness and the doctor was unaware. The prisoner is in fine spirits.
In Beaumont Texas on April 6 M A McKnight and W C Whitney both contractors and builders were killed in a street duel after a contracting dispute. McKnight about 60 Whitney about 40 both left widows and families. McKnight shot first Whitney fell drawing his pistol and fired once before dying. Whitney expired soon after.
In New York in April Hetty Green, after a career spanning nearly 55 years, opens her own office at 411 Broadway near Wall Street. She leaves long-time banking patrons and moves from Chemical National Bank to space once used by the National Park bank, transferring her desk to Westminster Company offices, a holding firm launched last year with 125000 dollars capital.
Oklahoma City reports Indian leader Chitto Harjo known as Crazy Snake died today. He led the 1908 uprising near Old Hickory and McIntosh and Okfuskee counties after seeking redress for land loss. He twice appeared in Washington before his rebellion. The era saw threats to settlers as he pressed for justice.
A well attended mass meeting of citizens last night unanimously adopted resolutions demanding a new city charter for New Orleans providing for commission form of government The resolutions provide that the matter be referred to the voters of the city A committee of sixteen business and professional men was named to carry on the fight outlined by the resolution.
Urges quick action for Easter shopping with warnings of social exclusion. Promises guidance in this paper’s advertising pages, noting delays cause crowding and nagging family, and that stores plan to entice with good values and styles.
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